Chief Financial Officer

Middlesex University London; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial recovery and team development. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership and external stakeholder engagement. This role offers an opportunity to shape the institution's financial future and contribute to strategic development. Applications are accepted via email by 29th September.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong team skills and experience as a senior financial leader.
• Proven ability to work effectively with external financial stakeholders.
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the near- and medium-term financial recovery of the University.
• Lead negotiations with banks and stakeholders.
• Build and develop the Finance team.
• Act as a member of the University Executive Team.
• Provide integrated financial forecasting and insight.

Skills

Strong team skills

Experience as a senior financial leader

Ability to work with external financial stakeholders

Financial planning and analysis

Job description

Overview

Middlesex University is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, grants and professional practice. With campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius, Middlesex University prepares its students to be professional, skilled individuals fit for the modern world, committed to life-long learning, and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work. We are seeking an exceptional individual for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Responsibilities

• Lead the near- and medium-term financial recovery of the University, including ongoing alignment of income and expenditure.
• Lead negotiations with banks and other external stakeholders such as local authorities and regulators.
• Build and develop the Finance team with the right balance of skills, expertise and culture to support the long-term viability of the institution.
• Act as a member of the University Executive Team, reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, supporting strategic development and delivery of plans and objectives.
• Provide the Executive team with integrated financial forecasting and insight to support decision-making.

Ideal candidate

• Demonstrates strong team skills and experience as a senior financial leader.
• Proven ability to work effectively with external financial stakeholders.
• Strong background in financial planning and analysis, able to provide insight for decision-making through integrated financial forecasting.

Opportunity

This is an extremely exciting time to join Middlesex and contribute to the University’s ambitious development. An opportunity to work with the new Executive Team to lead the University into an exciting future.

How to apply

For further details on the role, please visit: Chief Financial Officer, Middlesex University - Minerva.

To apply, please send a CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification to

[e-mail] by close of business on 29th September.